MK Dons on transfer deadline day: Dons’ business is done and dusted

And that is that!

Well, after a late flurry of activity, that appears to be that at Stadium MK.

Kaine Kesler on loan, Matt Smith from City and Dan Kemp from Leyton Orient in, and crucially, no outs today.

Barring any bids for Dons players at the very death, the Liams are all done for the night.

Sporting Director Liam Sweeting said: “Dan is someone Liam and I have discussed throughout January and I am delighted that we were able to get a deal over the line to bring him to Stadium MK on Deadline Day.

“Dan has fantastic technical ability, shows a real understanding of our style of football and is versatile to fit a number of positions. He is also a top professional and his character will fit into our group straight away.

“He joins us permanently to both make an impact now and develop further over the future.”

Following in the footsteps of Conor Coventry (kind of...), Dan Kemp said the lure of working with Liam Manning again was a huge draw in coming to MK Dons. The pair worked together at West Ham earlier in Kemp’s career.

“I’m grateful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to get going,” he said.

“I know the Gaffer really well and hopefully there are some good times to come working with him. We’ve had some chats about the Club and what he wants from me – I am ready to do what it takes to help him and the team.

“This is clearly an ambitious and exciting young squad and the Club is clearly heading in the right direction - it’s something I’m looking forward to being a part of.”

Dan Kemp has become MK Dons’ third signing of transfer deadline day.

Find out more about their latest signing

More deals are starting to get confirmed in League One:

“Midfielder Matt Smith has been recalled by parent club Manchester City and joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on loan.

“The 22-year-old Wales international played 10 matches for the Tigers after arriving on loan in the summer – seven of them starts – but had not featured since the end of September.

“The club would like to thank Matt for his efforts during his six-month stay at the MKM Stadium and wish him well for the future.”

On the signing of Matt Smith, Sporting Director Liam Sweeting said: "We have admired Matt from a far for a long time, with our recruitment team exploring opportunities to sign him on several occasions.

"Matt has excellent pedigree having been signed by Man City at a young age and has developed into a senior Wales International. He will bring control, creativity and a strong understanding of the way we want the team to function.

"The deal has aligned perfectly this time to become a permanent move and is a great fit for both us as a club and where Matt is with his career. He has committed to us for the long term, and I look forward to working with him on this next chapter."

Matt Smith said it was time for him to move out from under the Man City umbrella to get the best out of his career, so when a move to MK Dons came about, he jumped at the chance.

"It was time for me to move on away from City and I don’t think I could have found a better club to join,” he said. “The facilities here are fantastic and the players and staff seem fantastic too. There is a real project going on here and I wanted to be a part of that.

"We’ve got a quality squad who have done really well this season – hopefully I can add to that and help the team achieve its goals."

The Manchester City midfielder swaps the Etihad for Stadium MK on a permanent deal.

Find out more about Dons’ latest signing

Plenty of sources now think MK Dons’ move for Manchester City’s Matt Smith is on the cards, with Hull Live and the Manchester Evening News reporting he is set to sign for Liam Manning’s side.

Smith was highly thought of at Doncaster Rovers last season, who were disappointed to lose him after his loan spell at the Keepmoat Stadium.

A few other deals have gone through in League One in the last few hours:

Dons’ head coach Liam Manning said the signing of Kaine Kesler is another example of Premier League sides trusting the club with their young prospects. Troy Parrott (Tottenham), Jamie Cumming (Chelsea), Conor Coventry (West Ham) and Theo Corbeanu (Wolves) are all also on loan from the top flight.